You mean the AN-94? That’s not a Kalashnikov-type rifle (though it looks sort of Kalash-y). It would probably have taken some significant redesigning to incorporate the recoil/burst system into the AK-200, which is really just a 74/100-series with Tapco accessories.

Fellas, it’s NOT an AK-12. It’s a previous version of AK-200 (as it unofficially called).
It will be with ambidextrous selector/safety, new optic mount (possibly not side-mount). Even prototype will be introduced after new year holidays.

Well, if you interested in differences in AK-12, here’s some info. From izhevsk engeneers.
– as base they took Saiga M3. IPSC model.
– different stock – 5-position folding.
– Ambidexterous charging handle and safety. Typical switch will stay at its place, plus galil-type will be added.
– piccatiny rail at top of receiver cover. It will be placed with one side on existing rear sight mount, and another one – locked at bottom of receiver. To cleaning – cover can be unlocked. Rear sight also moved on it.
– another barrel profile. Interchangeable. Short, standart and long.
– 60-rnd 4 stack mags. Short FAL-like mag-well.
– Multicaliber platform. (only in theory right now).

It is too early to judge this weapon, I believe, since we don’t know its full capabilities yet. It might even have the BARS system (which was tested on AK-107 and AEK-971 rifles). Anyway, it is good to know that they finally replaced the uncomfortable safety and the crude sights.